3M headlight restoration kit - Page 2

BigAde · 27th August 2015, 11:14

Yes, that little sachet of 3M polish doesn't last long, yet there's enough discs for several cars.

I just use ordinary car body polish to seal the headlights - in my case Amorall Shield, seems to do the job.

Woof25 · 27th August 2015, 11:27

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Originally Posted by ceedy

Did the Dizzle again yesterday with my 3m kit, its getting a bit tired now as its 3 years old and done a few cars, managed with just the 800/3000 and then the sponge and T-Cut as i've run out of the 3m polish.

Going to try some Dynaglaze sealant on top of the polish to see if it seals any better, as my last session lasted about 2.5 years. before going cloudy again.

C.

The advice I received from a professional was never to use a sealant after cleaning your lights as it will deteriorate faster, he reccemends giving them a polish once a year to keep them pristine and the 3M kit does have enough polishing cream to allow this its what I plan to do and a new kit at £17 is a good backup.

mininuts · 27th August 2015, 11:45

I used this Meguires protectant to 'seal' them after I'd restored them. Not cheap but, it'll last for years I guess plus, Mrs mininuts car has got plastic lights too. It says on the bottle to use every three months or so to maintain the protection, I'll do them every time I wax the car.

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Scaramanga · 27th August 2015, 12:58

Does everyone remove for cleaning?

Anyone left them insitu?

BigAde · 27th August 2015, 13:19

Left mine in place.

Woof25 · 27th August 2015, 13:20

Left in is fine Lee specially if you tape them up carefully and don't use the high speed on drill it isn't necessary a spray bottle with soapy water is essential though IMHO to ensure surface kept wet.As others have said 3M headlight restoration kit is probably the best and simplest to use and around £17 usually.

mininuts · 27th August 2015, 16:04

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Originally Posted by Scaramanga

Does everyone remove for cleaning?

Anyone left them insitu?

Yes, as said, it's an easy job with them in situ, although the face lift lights are probably slightly easier due them not having the divider between the lamps.
Use a good quality masking tape and put at least three layers around the area, one is not enough if you catch the bumper with the edge of the drill attachment.

suzublu · 27th August 2015, 16:13

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Rocket · 27th August 2015, 16:19

I left mine in place.

The most important piece of equipment................ A chair.

ceedy · 27th August 2015, 16:31

I cut some 2 inch( ish) wide strips of corrugated cardboard , and jammed this in around the lights ( a lot easier than loads of masking tape). the card will get soggy but last long enough to finish .

C.

27th August 2015, 11:45	#13
mininuts This is my second home Cooper S 210 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Port William Posts: 5,309 Thanks: 5,098 Thanked 2,406 Times in 1,631 Posts	I used this Meguires protectant to 'seal' them after I'd restored them. Not cheap but, it'll last for years I guess plus, Mrs mininuts car has got plastic lights too. It says on the bottle to use every three months or so to maintain the protection, I'll do them every time I wax the car. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1915854227...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT __________________ *Paul* 2016 MINI Cooper S 210 : 2000 Rover 75 CDT Classic SE : 2009 Freelander 2 GS : 2000 Mini Cooper Sport : 1986 Mini Mayfair : 1980 Mini Pickup : 1971 Mini Cooper S

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Rocket Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR SE HIGHLINE TOURER MANUAL 2.5 V6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Midhurst Posts: 1,680 Thanks: 679 Thanked 735 Times in 530 Posts	I left mine in place. The most important piece of equipment................ A chair. __________________ Paul http://www.paulstickley.com/

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BigAde Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T+ 135 CDTi Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,502 Thanks: 511 Thanked 224 Times in 178 Posts	Yes, that little sachet of 3M polish doesn't last long, yet there's enough discs for several cars. I just use ordinary car body polish to seal the headlights - in my case Amorall Shield, seems to do the job.

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BigAde Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T+ 135 CDTi Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,502 Thanks: 511 Thanked 224 Times in 178 Posts	Left mine in place.

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Woof25 Passed Away Rover 75 Saloon CDti Se A Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North London Posts: 2,500 Thanks: 5 Thanked 401 Times in 287 Posts	Left in is fine Lee specially if you tape them up carefully and don't use the high speed on drill it isn't necessary a spray bottle with soapy water is essential though IMHO to ensure surface kept wet.As others have said 3M headlight restoration kit is probably the best and simplest to use and around £17 usually.

27th August 2015, 16:13	#18
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